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John Travolta kisses Scarlett Johansson as they arrive for the 87th Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Feb. 22, 2015. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in 24 categories in filmmaking. EPA/MIKE NELSON ** Usable by LA, CT and MoD...

John Travolta kisses Scarlett Johansson as they arrive for the 87th Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Feb. 22, 2015. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in 24 categories in filmmaking. EPA/MIKE NELSON ** Usable by LA, CT and MoD... (Mike Nelson / EPA)

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